Student Information Systems Coordinator

Job Brief

The South Carolina Public Charter School District (PCSD) is looking for an energetic and self-motivated Student Information System Coordinator to serve the district, its schools, and their boards. As a member of the South Carolina Charter School District’s Sponsor Performance team, the Student Information System (SIS) Coordinator plays a key role in supporting schools with PowerSchool administration, data management, and compliance with state and federal regulations. This position focuses on day-to-day coordination, troubleshooting, and data accuracy, ensuring schools receive the necessary guidance and support to maintain a high-functioning SIS.

The ideal candidate is inspired by the PCSD mission, vision, and values, with a strong commitment to service-oriented problem-solving. This candidate will provide technical support, assist in training school-level SIS users, and monitor data integrity to ensure compliance. The position is based in Columbia, South Carolina, and may require intermittent statewide travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support for PowerSchool users at the school level, troubleshooting and resolving SIS-related issues
• Assist with developing and providing training related to PowerSchool and data
• Assist with data validation and integrity checks to ensure accurate reporting of student information, enrollment, attendance, discipline, and other critical data points
• Support PCSD schools’ PowerSchool Administrators by guiding them through system updates, state reporting requirements, and compliance protocols
• Monitor and ensure timely and accurate data transmission for state and federal reporting
• Work directly with school-based staff to provide training and best practices for PowerSchool use
• Assist with Ed-Fi integration and troubleshooting, ensuring smooth data interoperability with the South Carolina Department of Education
• Develop and maintain documentation and user guides to assist school-level users with PowerSchool processes
• Serve as a liaison between schools and the district, escalating complex issues as needed to the SIS Administrator or other district staff
• Work collaboratively with the Sponsor Performance Team on data-related projects and reporting needs
• Support the implementation of new SIS features, updates, and third-party integrations
• Represent the district in meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to student information systems

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as a school-level PowerSchool SIS administrator or equivalent experience in a student information system support role.
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) with the ability to read and interpret queries.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot SIS-related issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including school staff, district personnel, and external agencies. 

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working in a charter school or school district setting.
• Prior experience providing PowerSchool training or user support.
• Familiarity with Ed-Fi, state reporting requirements, and SIS data validation.
• Knowledge of HTML, XML, and data interoperability best practices.

Interested Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter to Jackie Snell, Director of Human Resources, at jsnell@sccharter.org.